The Channing Vikings Series by Margotte Channing

Iceland, year 1087On a cold winter morning, Yvette's village falls under attack by fierce Vikings who carry off all the women as captives. Yvette finds herself claimed by Erik, the Viking chieftain, who soon discovers she is the woman from his ancient prophecy—the only one who can tame the savage Berserker that rages within his soul.

Ireland, 1112. At her engagement celebration, Erika meets Hrolf and, from the very first moment, finds him to be a rude savage. He had crashed her party uninvited to gather information about the berserker curse, but as soon as he sees her, he recognizes her as his destiny. In her presence, the berserker within him stops screaming in agony. Because she is the One for him.

Four years have passed since Gunnar, Erik and Yvette's youngest son, left his parents' home. One day, while walking through the forest, he stumbles upon Lynnae, a young woman swimming naked in the river, and feels he has found the one he has been searching for all this time. But the berserker within him is so excited that it makes him behave like a savage and terrifies the girl... moreFour years have passed since Gunnar, Erik and Yvette's youngest son, left his parents' home. One day, while walking through the forest, he stumbles upon Lynnae, a young woman swimming naked in the river, and feels he has found the one he has been searching for all this time. But the berserker within him is so excited that it makes him behave like a savage and terrifies the girl.Despite understanding her fear, Gunnar will use every means at his disposal, even blackmail, to make her join him, because only she can make the darkness that consumes his soul disappear. less

Year 1120Island of Gotland, SwedenRognvald can no longer control the berserker within him, and before he can harm anyone in his family, he decides to leave his parents' home. With no hope of finding his andsfrende, he flees to his brother Gunnar's home so that Gunnar can fulfill the promise they made as that if either of them transformed into a monster, the other would end his life... moreYear 1120Island of Gotland, SwedenRognvald can no longer control the berserker within him, and before he can harm anyone in his family, he decides to leave his parents' home. With no hope of finding his andsfrende, he flees to his brother Gunnar's home so that Gunnar can fulfill the promise they made as that if either of them transformed into a monster, the other would end his life. But when he arrives at his destination, he finds her, and the beast dwelling within him roars with the need to claim her—his eyes change color and his hands transform into claws...Despite the fear that Rognvald instills in Nilsa upon their first meeting, she also feels inexplicably drawn to him, and when someone from her past finds her with the intent to kill her, she discovers that Rognvald is the only one who can protect her and that their union has been written in the stars since the beginning of time. less

When Astrid, daughter of aging King Siward, awakens, she finds herself bound hand and foot aboard a drakkar sailing toward an unknown destination—her entire family murdered and she herself sold into slavery. With her heart shattered, she swears vengeance through her tears, vowing to restore her family's honor, but first she must escape from Grimur, the savage Viking who captured her and is carrying her away to his homeland.

One morning, Ölisse discovers that her six-year-old daughter, Goi, has disappeared. Terrified, she runs out to search for her, when suddenly she sees her on horseback, sitting in front of a stranger who introduces himself as Aren. The stranger has traveled to tell his friend Ragnar, jarl of the region and a berserker like himself, that there is a future for them, and as proof he brings a copy of the prophecy that reveals the truth... moreOne morning, Ölisse discovers that her six-year-old daughter, Goi, has disappeared. Terrified, she runs out to search for her, when suddenly she sees her on horseback, sitting in front of a stranger who introduces himself as Aren. The stranger has traveled to tell his friend Ragnar, jarl of the region and a berserker like himself, that there is a future for them, and as proof he brings a copy of the prophecy that reveals the truth.Ölisse feels deeply attracted to Aren, but resolves to resist him with all her strength, determined not to let him discover her secret. Because if he did, her life would be over. less

While Ragnar inspects the castle he has just conquered, he finds a witch imprisoned in the dungeons. The girl's frailty unexpectedly affects him, and he decides to take her to his chamber, personally caring for her. But contrary to what he's been told, Sigrid is not a witch, but a young healer who has been imprisoned by an evil sorceress for eight years and now only desires to be free.Or so she believes.

The first time Wulf sees Raine, she's fighting off two thieves single-handedly on the road to Stavanger. He stops his cart to help, but she firmly tells him she doesn't need his assistance—not when she's been trained since childhood by her father, Valar, the king's finest captain and the greatest fighting instructor in the entire kingdom. Reluctantly, he agrees not to intervene and steps back to watch as she defeats the outlaws and sends them fleeing in terror... moreThe first time Wulf sees Raine, she's fighting off two thieves single-handedly on the road to Stavanger. He stops his cart to help, but she firmly tells him she doesn't need his assistance—not when she's been trained since childhood by her father, Valar, the king's finest captain and the greatest fighting instructor in the entire kingdom. Reluctantly, he agrees not to intervene and steps back to watch as she defeats the outlaws and sends them fleeing in terror. In that moment, he knows he's found what he's been searching for. Raine doesn't feel the same way—she decided long ago that she would never tie her life to a berserker, and she takes advantage of his inability to match her mount's pace to gallop toward the city. But Wulf isn't about to let his only chance to survive the berserker's curse slip away. less

Finna is seventeen years old, sick, and knows she will die young. During the inauguration of Stavanger cathedral, she meets Lars the berserker, whom she has always idolized for his music, and she is the only one among the hundreds of people witnessing the small concert who sees beyond his disfigured face and surly character. When Lars sees her for the first time, he knows she belongs to him, just as he belongs to her... moreFinna is seventeen years old, sick, and knows she will die young. During the inauguration of Stavanger cathedral, she meets Lars the berserker, whom she has always idolized for his music, and she is the only one among the hundreds of people witnessing the small concert who sees beyond his disfigured face and surly character. When Lars sees her for the first time, he knows she belongs to him, just as he belongs to her. She is his andsfrende, his other half and his destiny, but she is very sick, and he decides to take her to the other end of the country to try to get Ölisse to heal her, as she did with him. Of course, first he'll have to fight against everyone who, including her, doesn't want him to make that journey… less

Ydril becomes fascinated when she encounters the twin brothers Leif and Finn arm wrestling at the market, and despite Leif's rough and disagreeable nature, she can't help feeling powerfully drawn to him. When the brothers finish their heated contest, they decide to escort her home, only to be shocked when they discover she lives in an abbey among a community of monks.None of them could imagine how drastically their lives are about to change because of that fateful visit... moreYdril becomes fascinated when she encounters the twin brothers Leif and Finn arm wrestling at the market, and despite Leif's rough and disagreeable nature, she can't help feeling powerfully drawn to him. When the brothers finish their heated contest, they decide to escort her home, only to be shocked when they discover she lives in an abbey among a community of monks.None of them could imagine how drastically their lives are about to change because of that fateful visit.Leif hasn't been able to take his eyes off Ydril since they met and refuses to leave her side until they reach the island, but there the twins discover a devastating truth that affects them both deeply—one that sends Leif fleeing in such rage that his inner berserker threatens to seize control of his body and mind. Ydril follows him, unaware that at this moment, she has become the person he despises most.Both Leif and Ydril must come to terms with the fact that their lives are built on lies and secrets, and that their destined union is the only path to happiness they have left. In spite of everything. less

Norway, 1240Since childhood, Greta's life has never been easy, but now at twenty-two, she's a widow and owner of the only mill in Randaberg—which allows her and her sister Hallie to live a quiet, comfortable life until she meets Jan, a red-haired giant with green eyes who turns her world upside down.Jan came to the mill on business, and the moment he meets Greta, his heart recognizes her... moreNorway, 1240Since childhood, Greta's life has never been easy, but now at twenty-two, she's a widow and owner of the only mill in Randaberg—which allows her and her sister Hallie to live a quiet, comfortable life until she meets Jan, a red-haired giant with green eyes who turns her world upside down.Jan came to the mill on business, and the moment he meets Greta, his heart recognizes her. She, however, believes what they feel for each other is nothing more than a passing attraction and lets herself be swept away by it, certain it will end within days. But when she's kidnapped and realizes death is near, she prays to see him one last time before dying so she can confess her true feelings. less

Spring 1250Mosteroy Island, NorwayKnut was ready to end his life when his friend Finn convinced him to accompany him and his family to the magical island of Selaön. It was there that he met Isolda, and in that moment, he understood that he had found the only one who could save him. His andsfrende.Isolda was nineteen years old and fleeing slavery when she found work as a cook on the Falk family's ship... moreSpring 1250Mosteroy Island, NorwayKnut was ready to end his life when his friend Finn convinced him to accompany him and his family to the magical island of Selaön. It was there that he met Isolda, and in that moment, he understood that he had found the only one who could save him. His andsfrende.Isolda was nineteen years old and fleeing slavery when she found work as a cook on the Falk family's ship. Then she met Knut and believed that with him she could have a happy life, something she had never dared to dream of, until one night someone poisoned the stew she had prepared for the crown prince and Isolda became the prime suspect.THIS NOVEL CONTINUES IN LAS MINAS DE MONDÜIR less